Sony S950 vs Sony WX5

Lets take a closer look at the Sony S950 vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Sony. The resolution of the S950 (10MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S950 was brought out 16 months before the WX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S950 grades versus the WX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S950 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony S950 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony S950 comes with exterior dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the S950 and the WX5.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S950 and WX5 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S950 and WX5.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony WX5 to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older S950 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.